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Canon R10 vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
69 Imaging
71 Features
85 Overall
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Canon EOS R10 front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92 Imaging
38 Features
54 Overall
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Canon R10 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs

Canon R10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 426g - 123 x 88 x 83mm
  • Launched May 2022
Pentax Q-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
  • Revealed August 2014
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Canon R10 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon R10 vs Pentax Q-S1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the R10 (24MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the R10 (APS-C) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") possess different sensor size.

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The R10 was revealed 7 years after the Q-S1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon R10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the R10 grades against the Q-S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R10 over the Pentax Q-S1

		

		

			
 R10 Q-S1 
RevealedMay 2022August 2014Newer by 95 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Canon R10

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon R10 and Pentax Q-S1

		

		

			
 R10 Q-S1 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3.00"3"Equivalent display size
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R10 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon R10 enjoys outer dimensions of 123mm x 88mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q-S1 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).
Look at the Canon R10 vs Pentax Q-S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the R10 and the Q-S1.
Canon R10 vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the R10 and Q-S1 is 69 and 92 respectively.
Canon R10 vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R10 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The image below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the R10 and Q-S1.
All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The R10 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon R10 will produce more detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher R10 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
	
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Canon R10 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R10 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Canon R10 Portrait photography advice
Pentax Q-S1 Portrait photography advice
82
 focusing manually
 decent MP (24MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 supports face detection focusing
 saves RAW formats
46
 manual focus
 offers face detection autofocus
 supports RAW files
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
 Canon R10 as a Street photography camera
 Pentax Q-S1 as a Street photography camera
70
 screen can move to multiple angles
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 includes focus via touch
 great high ISO (32,000)
 no image stabilization
 more heavy than others in class (426g)
69
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 supports RAW files
 lighter than average in class (203g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison
 Canon R10 as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax Q-S1 as a Sports photography camera
78
 silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 supports tracking autofocus
 great battery (450 shots)
 has phase detect AF
 no image stabilization
37
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 offers tracking autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
 low battery pack (250 CIPA)
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon R10 as a Travel photography camera
 Pentax Q-S1 as a Travel photography camera
76
 great battery (450 CIPA)
 has bluetooth
 includes focus via touch
 decent MP (24MP)
 flash built-in
 screen is selfie friendly
 more heavy than others in class (426 grams)
60
 lighter than average in class (203g)
 built-in flash
 low battery pack (250 shots)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R10 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax Q-S1 Landscape photography highlights
79
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Canon RF mount)
 nice screen size (3.00 inches)
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 great high ISO (32,000)
 saves RAW formats
 great battery (450 CIPA)
 no image stabilization
55
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 supports RAW files
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
 low battery pack (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R10 Vlogging information
Pentax Q-S1 Vlogging information
70
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen capability
 supports face detection focusing
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 has external microphone support
 no image stabilization
 more heavy than others in class (426 grams)
35
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 offers face detection autofocus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average in class (203g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon R10 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R10 and Pentax Q-S1
 Canon EOS R10Pentax Q-S1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS R10 Pentax Q-S1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2022-05-24 2014-08-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Q Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 32000 12800
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 651 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Pentax Q
Amount of lenses 35 8
Focal length multiplier 1.6 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.00 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 15.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 426 gr (0.94 lb) 203 gr (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 88 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 450 images 250 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $879 $250